Bike Week 14-22 June!

This week is Bike Week and what better time to get involved than in the lead up to the Tour de France? As you may know, Sheffield Hallam Univerity is a proud sponsor of Le Grand Départ to the Tour which sees the world’s biggest bike race coming right to Sheffield on 6th July!

There are loads of special events and activities that you can get involved in (Even if you don’t want to get on a bike!) in the lead up and during Le Grand Départ. In addition, if you are able, why not take advantage of the health and wellbeing benefits of cycling by getting on your bike on 25th June or telling your friends about it?!

Please always remember to cycle safely – take a look at the US Bike to Work Day’s Safe Riding Tips: (adapted for UK road-users!)

• You may wish to wear a helmet.
• Always signal when riding on the road.
• Be alert.
• Make eye contact with drivers.
• Leave room for leftt-turning vehicles when stopped at a red light.
• Be visible! Wear bright colours during the day and white or reflective clothing at night.
• Cross tram tracks perpendicularly to prevent catching a wheel and falling.
• Give an audible signal when you pass a pedestrian or someone traveling more slowly than you are, whether you are on the street or a path.
• Respect and be considerate of other road, path and trail users.
• Check with the city or county where you habitually ride about additional local biking ordinances.

For more information about Sheffield Hallam’s involvement in the Tour de France, please visit the website: http://www.shu.ac.uk/tourdefrance/